Linux/40 GB IDE disk?

[Jeff Miller]

Dear NBLUGers,

I've had the happy occasion to have a new, empty, 40GB IDE disk drop in my
lap.  My PhoenixBios seems to see it OK.  However, my RH 5.2 Linux 'fdisk'
(v2.8) thinks it's only 8GB big.

Will a new distribution do well for me?  Any suggestions for taking the
best advantage of my windfall?  Any thoughts on setting up for dual
booting with Win2000?

Thanks,

Jeff Miller
Cotati